Radiology Nurse

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Job Summary

• The Special Procedures RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing invasive and interventional procedures, including radiologic and image-guided procedures. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure clinical support, continuous monitoring (including moderate sedation), post-procedure recovery, and performance of PICC and Midline insertions. The RN collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care throughout all procedural phases.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients undergoing invasive procedures
• Performs PICC and/or Midline insertions as credentialed
• Monitors and/or assists with procedures including but not limited to:
  • Needle biopsies; arteriograms; T-tube placements/changes; percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement; phlebotomy; gastrostomy tube placements; bronchoscopy; percutaneous tracheostomy placement; suprapubic catheter placement; liver biopsy; central line placement; thoracentesis; paracentesis; steroidal injections; pleural effusion drain placement; abscess/fistula grams; CT injections and sedations; catheter changes; voiding cystograms; arthrograms.
• Performs venipuncture, administers IV fluids, IV medications, and draws blood gases
• Provides continuous monitoring of patients receiving moderate sedation
• Monitors and evaluates vital signs before, during, and after procedures; performs neurovascular checks including pedal, popliteal, and femoral pulses
• Identifies risks and potential complications related to radiologic procedures; responds appropriately to emergencies, contrast reactions, and cardiac/respiratory arrest situations
• Prepares patients for procedures and ensures informed consent is complete
• Ensures proper patient positioning and procedural site preparation
• Maintains the Interventional Radiology suite, including stocking and verifying supply integrity, checking expiration dates, and ordering equipment as needed
• Disinfects equipment between patients according to infection control standards
• Maintains documentation and action plans related to Surgical Services dashboards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in fluent English
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Knowledge of radiologic procedures, contrast reactions, and emergency response protocols
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced procedural environment
• Basic computer skills required
• Travel requirement: 0%
• Based on physical demand tables in the source document:
• Standing, walking, sitting: Frequent to constant
• Pushing/pulling; reaching; handling; feeling: Frequent
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling: Occasional
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs frequently; up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing requirements: Ability to hear alarms, patient calls, and instructions

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current valid RN license in the state of employment required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PICC competency required or obtained per facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of 12 months Critical Care experience required
• PACU and Interventional Radiology experience preferred
• Demonstrated competency in PICC line placement preferred